Thinking About Thiamine

Vitamin B1, more commonly known as thiamine (also spelled thiamin), is a water-soluble vitamin and part of the B vitamin family. B vitamins help support adrenal function, nerves, and key metabolic processes. Most of your cells depend on sugar as an energy source, and they employ aerobic energy production, which uses oxygen to help convert sugar into usable […]

Understanding ANDI Scores

The Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI) score, developed by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, measures calcium; the carotenoids beta carotene, alpha carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene; fiber; folate; glucosinolates; iron; magnesium; niacin; selenium; vitamins B1 (thiamine),  B2 (riboflavin), B6, B12, C, and E; and zinc, plus the antioxidant capacity. Since the original calculation of the ANDI scores, […]